Are You Emotionally Resilient? Find Out Here

We have all heard of Emotional Intelligence - a concept that emphasizes on emotional maturity and self awareness. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. (EI)

Emotional Resilience is the next level of emotional intelligence, that mostly has to do with how you see yourself as an individual, as a part of the social network, and as a member of the world community. 

What Emotional Resilience means:

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  Readiness to accept change
• Willingness to acknowledge failure/flaws in oneself
• Seeking help without shame
• Adaptability to situations, both positive and negative
  
• Self love and acceptance
• Connecting to the inner self, contemplation 
• Mindfulness. living in the moment
• Comfortable with solitude, as well as in company
• Drawing inspiration from within
• Seeking joy in living to the fullest

How can I be Emotionally Resilient?

Can anyone become emotionally resilient? Yes and no. Willingness to subjugate the ego is critical to emotional resilience. If I am an egotist, an autocratic or bullying personality, or an insecure person, I would really have to work at it. Self awareness and and acceptance of one's limitations are key here.

  

Some Positive Affirmations: 

I need other people to exist, yet I can be comfortable in my own company. I love myself.

I want to be successful, but not at the cost of others or the planet. Peace of mind is important to me.

I have a role in maintaining the equilibrium of nature. My actions affect both me and others. 

There is no shame in admitting that I can't do something.

My personality is enriched by both my positive traits, as well as my contradictions. 

Becoming emotionally resilient is an ongoing process, that continues till the last breath we take. Just as we grow physically, our mind must grow in maturity and grace.

(Also read: https://barnaliviews.blogspot.com/2020/08/are-you-prepared-for-post-covid-life.html)

Some Quick Questions to Ask Yourself

Find out if you have it in you to be emotionally resilient:

1. Are you happy with your life?

2. Do you laugh often, with abandon and pure joy?

3. Have you learnt something new this week?

4. When you talk to people, are you in the moment? 

5. Is it better to be witty or kind? 

6. In an argument with your peers, do you always have the last word?

7. Is COVID responsible for the world's present problems?

8. Do you take responsibility for all your actions, or only some of them?

9. Do you have a role in saving the world?

10. Can you start your life from scratch once again, if required?

You must have got the drift of what these questions indicate? Do the math and get your score. There is no perfect score to be achieved, of course! We are all WIP (work in Progress!) 

Smile more often. Crib less. Let go of bitterness and resentment. Be thankful. Be mindful. 

(Also read: https://barnaliviews.blogspot.com/2021/09/6-healthy-daily-habits-to-adopt-right.html)

Welcome to Emotional Resilience! Let's build a better world! 

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